KFA
Kiffa
Mauritania
5,005 km
3,110 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,005 km
3,110 mi / 2,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KFA KGL
Airport Name Kiffa Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code KFA KGL
ICAO Code GQNF HRYR
City Kiffa Kigali
Country Mauritania Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Africa/Kigali
Elevation 424 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 16.590000, -11.410000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kiffa (KFA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiffa Airport (KFA) in Kiffa, Mauritania to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,005 kilometers (3,110 miles / 2,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mauritania with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:17 in Kiffa, it's 21:17 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,435 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Kiffa Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kiffa (KFA) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kiffa Airport (KFA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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